Saddle Island (60°38′S 44°50′W) is an island nearly 2 miles (3.2 km) long, consisting of twin summits which are almost separated by a narrow channel strewn with boulders, lying 5.5 miles (8.9 km) north of the west end of Laurie Island in the South Orkney Islands. It was discovered and charted in 1823 by British sealer James Weddell, and named by him for its peculiar shape.

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Saddle Island

Saddle Island
Geography
Location	Antarctica
Coordinates	60°38′S 44°50′W
Archipelago	South Orkney Islands
Length	2 mi (3 km)
Administration
Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System
Demographics
Population	0

See also

• Composite Antarctic Gazetteer
• List of Antarctic and sub-Antarctic islands
• List of Antarctic islands south of 60° S
• SCAR
• Territorial claims in Antarctica

References

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 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Saddle Island, South Orkney Islands". (content from the Geographic Names Information System) 

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